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Pretty Paper

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Capo on 1
Key - Ab
[Intro]
G
[Chorus]
Pretty Gpaper
Pretty ribbons of D7blue
Wrap your presents to your darling from Gyou
Pretty pencils write I love CyouCm  
Pretty Gpapers
Pretty Dribbons of Gblue
COh pretty Gpapers
Pretty Dribbons of Gblue
[Verse]
CrowdeGd street, busy D7feet, hustle Gby him
DowntGown shopping, D7Christmas is Gnigh
There he Gsits, aG/Blone on the CsidewalkCm  
Just Ahopin'   A7that you won't pass him D7by
Should you Gstop, better D7not, much too Gbusy
You're in Ga hurry, D7my how time does Gfly
And in the Gdistance, the G/Bringing of ClaughterCm  
And in the Gmidst of D7laughter he Gcries,  COh
[Chorus]
Pretty Gpaper
Pretty Dribbons of Gblue
Wrap your presents to your Ddarling from Gyou
Pretty pencils write I love CyouCm  
Pretty Gpapers
Pretty Dribbons of Gblue
COh pretty Gpapers
Pretty Dribbons of Gblue.

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Pretty Paper

by The Lumineers

Lyrics & chords · Original key · Capo on fret 1 (as written in this song)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xWbw7ZGZRCQ

Capo on 1

Key - Ab

[Intro]

[Chorus]

Pretty paper

Pretty ribbons of blue

Wrap your presents to your darling from you

C Cm

Pretty pencils write I love you

Pretty papers

D G

Pretty ribbons of blue

C G

Oh pretty papers

D G

Pretty ribbons of blue

[Verse]

G D7 G

Crowded street, busy feet, hustle by him

G D7 G

Downtown shopping, Christmas is nigh

G G/B C Cm

There he sits, alone on the sidewalk

A A7 D7

Just hopin' that you won't pass him by

G D7 G

Should you stop, better not, much too busy

G D7 G

You're in a hurry, my how time does fly

G G/B C Cm

And in the distance, the ringing of laughter

G D7 G C

And in the midst of laughter he cries, Oh

[Chorus]

Pretty paper

D G

Pretty ribbons of blue

D G

Wrap your presents to your darling from you

C Cm

Pretty pencils write I love you

Pretty papers

D G

Pretty ribbons of blue

C G

Oh pretty papers

D G

Pretty ribbons of blue.

About Pretty Paper Chords by The Lumineers

Learn how to play Pretty Paper by The Lumineers with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Pretty Paper chords”, “Pretty Paper guitar chords”, or “The Lumineers Pretty Paper chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Pretty Paper chords and for experienced players who want accurate Pretty Paper lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Ab, G, D7, C, Cm, D.

FAQ — Pretty Paper by The Lumineers

How do I play "Pretty Paper" by The Lumineers on guitar?

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Can I transpose "Pretty Paper" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Pretty Paper" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Pretty Paper"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Pretty Paper" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Pretty Paper" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Pretty Paper" by The Lumineers with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by The Lumineers below.

What key is "Pretty Paper" in?

The chords for "Pretty Paper" show the original chord names (including Ab, G, D7, C, Cm, D). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.